LANDATWHITEHEATHROAD BERGHAPTON,NORFOLK
A ring‑fenced block of productive Grade 2 and 3 arable land, situated between the villages of Bergh Apton and Thurton in Norfolk. The land is available for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.
In all, about 172.83 acres (69.95 hectares)
DESCRIPTION
A single block of land comprising 172 83 acres (69 95 hectares) of productive farmland, classified as Grade 2 and 3 by DEFRA and described as being of the Burlingham soils series, which are deep fine loamy soils with slowly permeable subsoils and slight seasonal waterlogging, well suited to winter cereals and sugar beet The land is subject to Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements both expiring on 31st December 2026 The 2026 payments will be retained in full by the Vendor Further details available from the Vendor’s agent
The land is laid out into seven easily worked fields, well suited to modern arable machinery. It has been farmed for many years within a rotation of winter wheat, winter oilseed rape, winter rye, winter barley and sugar beet Soil testing has been carried out, the results of which can be made available on request.
LOCATION&ACCESS
The property is located between the villages of Bergh Apton and Thurton, Norfolk, within an attractive rural setting in close proximity to the A146 Loddon Road
The land lies in a rural location, about 2 miles east of Brooke, 3 miles north-west of Loddon and approximately 8 miles south-east of Norwich Access to the property is available from White Heath Road, which follows the southern boundary of the holding.
The nearest postcode is NR15 1AY
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CROPPINGSCHEDULE
INGOINGVALUATION
Depending upon the timing of completion, the Purchaser will, in addition to the purchase price, be required to take over and pay for all growing crops, cultivations, fertilisers, sprays, and acts of husbandry at valuation to be agreed between the parties. The valuation will be based on the cost of establishing the crops, including cultivations, seed, fertilisers, sprays, and other inputs, plus a reasonable profit or management allowance, all assessed in line with current agricultural industry standards and contractor rates
Payment will be due immediately upon agreement of the valuation with interest at 4% above Barclays Bank base rate from exchange of contracts until payment. Should the valuation not be agreed within four weeks of exchange of contracts, the matter will be referred to a single arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement or, in default, by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
SPORTING,TIMBER&MINERALRIGHTS
All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included within the sale in so far as they are owned.
All boundaries outlined on the attached plans are for identification purposes only. Potential buyers are responsible for confirming the boundaries
Any mistakes, omissions, or inaccuracies will not allow the buyer to cancel the contract or claim compensation.
LOCALAUTHORITY
South Norfolk Council
Address: Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0WF Tel: 01508 533701
Website: www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
Should any sale of the property or any rights attached to it become chargeable for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the purchase price All interested parties are advised to seek independent professional advice regarding their VAT position
